How much does an air traffic controller make in Phoenix?
$161,200a year
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $77.51 an hour or $13,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.51
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 37
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $94,620Median: $161,200Highest 10%: $205,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,620 | $45.49 | |
| 25th | $132,600 | $63.77 | |
| Median | $161,200 | $77.51 | |
| 75th | $186,600 | $89.73 | |
| 90th | $205,000 | $98.55 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for air traffic controllers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $228,000 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,800 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $88,420 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $75,810 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,580 |
| Traffic Technician | $65,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,990 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,780 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,770 |
| Bus Driver | $57,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic controller make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $77.51 ($161,200 a year).
Do air traffic controllers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $161,200 against $148,100 nationally, 9% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $136,800, so Phoenix pays 18% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for air traffic controller pay?
17 of 37 metro areas with data.
How much does an air traffic controller make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $94,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $205,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.